7 October 20252 October 2025 Processes in Flow: AI’s Role in Resource-Efficient Production Chemical processes such as depolymerization or enzymatic recycling can be optimised by AI – with the goal of converting waste back into high-value feedstocks
2 October 202526 September 2025 CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October-November 2025, and applicants will receive the call results in the second half of January 2026
30 September 202525 September 2025 Big News: traceless® is nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2025! One of Germany’s most prestigious awards for science and innovation will recognize traceless' clear benefits for society, the environment, and the economy
29 September 202523 September 2025 Researchers leverage advanced bioengineering techniques to develop plastics made from sustainable biomaterials A team of university and industry researchers have been awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop mechanisms to produce sturdy and reusable bioplastics
Fashion for Good Unveils “The Next Stride”, A New Footwear Project To Replace Fossil Fuel Material With Bio-based Sole Innovation In partnership with adidas, Target and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel–derived materials
TômTex debuts bio-based textile at New York Fashion Week The new material is engineered using proprietary biomaterials that mimic nature’s own design principles
25 September 202519 September 2025 Biodegradable alternatives to (intentional) microplastics BIOWEG, a German biotechnology company developing high-performance, biodegradable ingredients to replace intentionally added acrylic polymer based microplastics, has closed a EUR 16 million Series A round
22 September 202516 September 2025 Ecovia Bio Commissions the First Polyglutamic Acid Production Facility in the U.S. Historic milestone: new state-of-the-art 20,000 square-foot facility will supply early customers with domestically produced high-quality PGA solutions to meet the growing market demand
16 September 20259 September 2025 What consumers really think of biomaterials When and why do people buy bio?
15 September 20259 September 2025 Harnessing Municipal Wastewater as a Resource Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB are working with partners to recover high-quality products from municipal wastewater
IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ Platform Sees First Large-Scale Use in Home Care Applications Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch
10 September 20254 September 2025 FKuR exhibits at K 2025 „Let’s keep it in the loop“ – sustainable plastic solutions for a circular future
9 September 202511 November 2025 SAXY PLASTICS: New Plastics from Regional Waste – Fully Recyclable and Biodegradable Since conventional recycling degrades material quality and prevents a true closed-loop economy, SAXY PLASTICS aims to develop innovative plastics from regional waste streams
8 September 20252 September 2025 From Tea Bags to Spacecraft: How Lenzing is high performing with cellulosic Lyocell fibers in a wide range of industrial applications Lenzing fibers have a lower impact on the environment through the fiber production process, the natural biodegradability of the fiber structure, and the sustainable origin of the wood used to make the fibers
Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag One of the goals for Green Science Alliance is to replace all the petroleum based materials with plant biomass alternatives
4 September 202529 August 2025 Green Perspectives: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings In addition to market data and forecasts on bio-based coatings, the market report also contains background information on the regulatory framework of the paints and coatings industry in Europe as well as the general economic situation and the situation in the construction industry
28 August 202522 August 2025 AIMPLAS to showcase circular, low-carbon and bio-based plastics innovation at the K 2025 In the field of energy and decarbonization, AIMPLAS will display its latest developments in advanced materials applied to CO₂ capture and utilization, hydrogen production and storage, and battery manufacturing
Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties
26 August 202520 August 2025 From food packaging to fashion How edible and biodegradable materials are shaping the future of clothing
21 August 202518 August 2025 PROMOFER: Turning Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues into Bioplastics and Sustainable Polyurethane Materials Coordinated by AIMPLAS, the project aims to unlock the potential of agri-food and lignocellulosic residues by converting them into two high-value bio-based compounds
20 August 202517 August 2025 Lunchskins Launches Revolutionary Home Compostable Freezer-Safe Storage Bags Crafted from certified compostable materials like PLA and cornstarch, these innovative bags naturally break down under home or industrial composting conditions
NantBioRenewables Named Finalist for Product Innovation at 2025 Reuters Global Sustainability Awards New, innovative sustainable straws are made with Ocean Calcium Sand
15 August 202514 August 2025 Leaf-inspired design brings bioplastics to the big leagues Adding cellulose makes bioplastics biodegradable, stronger
5 August 202529 July 2025 Binghamton University researchers develop process to turn food waste into biodegradable plastic Research paper offers fundamental findings for any company interested in scaling up the process
22 July 202516 July 2025 COM4PHA: new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging This research project is working on formulations based on the PHBV copolymer, for use in the packaging and agricultural sectors
17 July 202515 July 2025 Balena’s BioCir® Flex debuts in Stella McCartney’s S-Wave BioCir® Flex is a next-generation material that combines high-performance qualities with environmental responsibility
16 July 202510 July 2025 Toyobo signs joint development agreement with DMC Biotechnologies Inc. to develop and commercialize sustainable, key compounds for plastic raw materials Sustainable key chemical compounds to be used as raw materials for general-purpose plastics by applying synthetic biology technologies to microorganisms
15 July 202514 July 2025 European Bioplastics Relocates to Brussels and Welcomes New Secretary General Lorenza Romanese will lead the organisation in its next phase of strategic development and further integration within the EU policy landscape
Corn Next advances sustainable packaging with biodegradable Corn-17 and new U.S. facility This funding marks a key step toward replacing harmful single-use plastics with Corn Next-17, its proprietary biodegradable material
14 July 202511 July 2025 AIMPLAS Investigates New Processes to Improve the Properties of Bioplastics for Packaging Applications The BIOPROCESS project, led by AIMPLAS, aims to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics to produce films for high-performance, flexible packaging in various sectors
10 July 20257 July 2025 Scanfill and Sulapac push the green transition in packaging Scanfill presents foil made of biobased and compostable Sulapac material, claiming a key position in the green transition of the European packaging industry. Packaging manufacturers can now replace conventional oil-based plastic in their thermoforming processes with an eco-friendly alternative – while continuing ‘business as usual’
8 July 20252 July 2025 Syensqo launches Miracare® Biopacify, a biodegradable natural opacifier for liquid laundry detergents New Miracare® Biopacify complies with upcoming European microplastics regulations while maintaining premium performance levels
4 July 202530 June 2025 Improving Glue: Ceresana Expects Growing Global Market for Bio-Based Adhesives The sales of “green” glues will increase to around USD 4.5 billion by 2034 - growing demand is occuring in the high-performance and eco-friendly adhesives is particularly occurring in the construction sector, the field of paper and packaging, and the woodworking industry
Syensqo and Microsoft sign Memorandum of Understanding Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration
2 July 202526 June 2025 UBQ Materials Launches Price-Stable Circular Material, Providing Manufacturers with Sustainable Plastic Alternative UBQ™ helps reduce sourcing risks for manufacturers while providing solutions to the global waste crisis
Element Labs Unveils NEOZANT™ Polymer: A Groundbreaking Material Revolutionizing Industry Standards Exothermic and JBT Showcase NEOZANT™’s Real-World Impact
VTT has developed a degradable solar cell module to be attached to a plant leaf – agriculture needs green electronics The cell developed by VTT is made of a bio-based thin film substrate and has a partly inorganic structure
26 June 202523 June 2025 Sulzer inaugurates state-of-the-art biopolymer engineering and scale-up center Innovation Technology Hub is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability
Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution New study presents a coating system with intrinsic antibacterial properties and excellent fouling-release performance, achieved without relying on biocidal additives
25 June 202517 June 2025 Backstage Pass: The Pick that Rocked From material innovation to music festival — how our friespickers made their large-scale debut
24 June 202517 June 2025 Normec OWS and B4Plastics Launch Groundbreaking Biodegradation Pre-screening Platform This innovation aims to significantly reduce testing times for biodegradable materials - addressing a major bottleneck in the sustainable materials industry
23 June 202516 June 2025 Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific to Further Diversify Sustainable Materials Portfolio Acquisition underscores Teknor's continued commitment to building sustainable solutions through material science innovation
Sun, sea, sustainability: biobased swaps for greener holidays We show you how to holiday with a lighter impact by incorporating renewable and upcycled products into your summer packing
17 June 202512 June 2025 AmphiStar and Kensing Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Upcycled Biosurfactants to the North American Personal Care Market Leveraging its deep surfactant expertise and established market access, Kensing will play a critical role in driving adoption across the Personal Care and HI&I Industries
10 June 20255 June 2025 Sulzer and Emirates Biotech advance strategic partnership with equipment supply contract for world’s largest bioplastics facility Sulzer will manufacture and supply the essential proprietary equipment for the integrated PLA production process from lactic acid
5 June 202528 May 2025 Comparative study highlights benefits of paper sacks over WPP alternatives CEPI Eurokraft commissioned lab tests comparing paper and woven polypropylene (WPP) cement sacks - and the results were clear
3 June 20252 June 2025 Do Biodegradable Plastics Encourage Littering? A Critical Review: Unpacking the Paradox
26 May 202520 May 2025 K&R Solutions Group Drives Widespread Adoption of Bio Knit Fabric with CiCLO® technology in Signage Across Airports, Offices, and Retail Spaces Nationwide CiCLO technology reduces lasting microplastic pollution while keeping signage durable and eye-catching
Myco develops mushroom-based biodegradable alternative to polystyrene Czech company Myco has developed a mycelium-based packaging which degrades naturally in the environment